Norge Vera

Position: RHP
Born: 6/1/2000
Ht: 6’4″ Wt: 185 lb
Acquired: Signed for $1,500,000 from Cuba in 2021

FutureSox Prospect Rankings

  • #10 – 2021 Preseason

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Scouting Report

Vera was one of the top pitching prospects in the international class that signed on Jan. 15, 2021. He is the son of Norge Luis Vera, who was a standout pitcher in the Serie Nacional and for Cuba’s National Team during the league’s pristine times.

His frame is lean and projectable but he already possesses a fastball that touches 96 mph. The righty sat mostly 90-94 mph with his fastball at showcases and some scouts were mixed on his command and secondary offerings, but the hurler was making mechanical adjustments throughout. A hard slider is the primary second offering with a developing changeup as well. Vera has a projectable body, steady arm action and a calm demeanor on the mound.

The righty has been lauded for his outstanding makeup and high baseball IQ as well. Similarly to fellow White Sox-signee Yoelqui Cespedes, Vera defected from Cuba while in New Jersey as a member of the Can-Am League.

Major League Outlook: No. 2/3 starter
ETA: 2023-2024